Core Services Manager

The Whole Person

  • Kansas City, Kansas
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Core Services Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for oversight of all aspects of: Deinstitutionalization and transition services which includes the Money Follows the Person programs of Kansas and Missouri; Blind-Low Vision Services, Deaf Services, and Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) This position will supervise the staff associated with these services. · Knowledgeable about disabilities and disability related issues · Ability to network within the community · Above average organizational and time management skills · Strong computer skills · Strong written and oral communication skills · Ability to interact personally and professionally with people on all levels · Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines Understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy .

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Kansas
    Websitehttp://www.thewholeperson.org/about-us/careers.html

    Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION
    The Core Services Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for oversight of all aspects of:  Deinstitutionalization and transition services which includes the Money Follows the Person programs of Kansas and Missouri; Blind-Low Vision Services, Deaf Services,  and Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) This position will supervise the staff associated with these services.
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    1. Program oversight of deinstitutionalization/transition services through service areas in Missouri and Kansas, to include Money Follows the Person (MFP)
      • Understand and apply the Money Follows the Person grant process in Kansas and Missouri.
      • Proper and timely financial reporting/billing/invoicing of MFP spending
      • Provide technical assistance to area providers to increase community inclusion
     
    1. Supervise and counsel Independent Living Advocates in Deaf Services and Blind and Low Vision Services to include: proper documentation, 1 to 1 advocacy, peer mentoring groups, grants/funding, independent skills training, consumer assessments, group presentations and outreach.
     
    1. Supervise Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) and staff to include: Assessing consumer’s needs by addressing visual, hearing and mobility issues, demonstrating equipment, completing documentation and ordering of equipment, set up and training for consumers and follow-up.
     
    1. Regular auditing of direct staff data entries into CIL Suite database to ensure timely recording of consumers and contacts made.
     
    1. Regular and Predictable attendance.
     
    REQUIRED SKILLS
    ·         Must have a Bachelor’s degree
    ·         Must have a minimum of two years management experience
    PREFERRED SKILLS
    ·         Previous work for a Center for Independent Living
    ·         Master’s Degree
    ·         Personal Experience with a Disability
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
    This position supervises approximately five people
    COMPETENCIES
    ·         Knowledgeable about deinstitutionalization/transition services and MFP, to include benefits, spend-downs, housing options, etc.
    ·         Knowledgeable about disabilities and disability related issues
    ·         Ability to network within the community
    ·         Above average organizational and time management skills
    ·         Strong computer skills
    ·         Strong written and oral communication skills
    ·         Ability to interact personally and professionally with people on all levels
    ·         Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines
    Understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy

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